Issue 10, 2009

Optical redistribution of microparticles and cells between microwells

Abstract

The shaping of laser beams has developed into a powerful tool for optical micromanipulation. In this context, Airy and parabolic laser beams which follow curved trajectories have drawn considerable attention. These beams may allow clearing of microparticles through particle transport along curved paths, a concept termed “optically mediated particle clearing (OMPC).” In this communication we apply this concept to microparticles and cells within specially designed microwells. Our results open novel perspectives for the redistribution of cells between different media within a microfluidic environment.

Graphical abstract: Optical redistribution of microparticles and cells between microwells

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
21 Jan 2009
Accepted
05 Mar 2009
First published
18 Mar 2009

Lab Chip, 2009,9, 1334-1336

Optical redistribution of microparticles and cells between microwells

J. Baumgartl, G. M. Hannappel, D. J. Stevenson, D. Day, M. Gu and K. Dholakia, Lab Chip, 2009, 9, 1334 DOI: 10.1039/B901322A

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